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The pair were pivotal to the Magpies' success last season and the former Southampton boss has confirmed that replacements would be sought if either were sold, but maintains that his aim is to keep both players on Tyneside.

"We are on our guard in case some really big bid comes in and we need to react because if someone goes out, another player will come in," Pardew told The Daily Mail.

"But success for me in this transfer window would be losing none of our stars."